What is DPI:

DPI sensitivity stands for dots per inch sensitivity and is a term commonly used in reference to computer mice and gaming peripherals. It refers to how sensitive the mouse is to small movements and is usually adjustable through software or hardware settings.

Adjusted DPI sensitivity can affect how quickly the cursor moves across the screen in response to physical movement of the mouse. Higher DPI settings mean the cursor will move more quickly with less physical movement of the mouse, while lower DPI settings result in slower cursor movement requiring more physical mouse movement.

In gaming, DPI sensitivity settings are often crucial for achieving precision and accuracy in fast-paced gameplay, allowing players to customize their mouse behavior according to their preferences and the demands of different games or tasks.

DPI Formula :

New Sensitivity = (Current DPI × Current Sensitivity) / New DPI

Using this formula, you can adjust your sensitivity setting when changing the DPI to ensure that the overall sensitivity remains consistent.

Inches per 360° with Current DPI :-

In per 360° = 360 / (Current DPI × Degrees Per Dot × Current Sensitivity)

Inches per 360° with New DPI :-

In per 360° = 360 / (New DPI × Degrees Per Dot × Current Sensitivity)

The formula is used to calculate the distance, in degrees, that the mouse needs to move to complete a full 360° rotation in a game, based on the current DPI (dots per inch), degrees per dot, and current sensitivity settings.

Where,

New Sensitivity: This is the sensitivity setting you need to use with the new DPI to maintain the same overall sensitivity.

Current DPI: This refers to the current DPI setting of your mouse.

Current Sensitivity: This refers to the current sensitivity setting of your mouse.

New DPI: This is the desired new DPI setting you want to change to.

Degrees Per Dot: This represents the number of degrees the mouse cursor moves for each dot of movement on the screen.

Example

Current DPI: 800

Current Sensitivity: 2.5

New DPI: 1600

Using the formula provided earlier:

New Sensitivity = (Current DPI × Current Sensitivity) / New DPI

New Sensitivity = (800 × 2.5) / 1600

New Sensitivity = 2000 / 1600

New Sensitivity ≈ 1.25

So, if you were to change your DPI from 800 to 1600, you would need to adjust your sensitivity setting to approximately 1.25 to maintain the same overall sensitivity.